The action of flatter, v.1, in its various senses. Now rare except in gerundial use.

A somersault. Also figurative: †a hyperbole, an exaggeration (obsolete rare).

The action of exaggerating or magnifying unduly in words or representation. Also, an instance of this; an exaggerated statement.

The action of surpassing or exceeding (due limits); exaggeration.

Elevation or extension beyond ordinary limits; exaggeration, hyperbole. Obsolete. rare.

The fact or process of elaborating something (in a negative sense); exaggeration. Obsolete.

Exaggeration, hyperbole, aggrandizement; an instance of this.

Too great a reach; excessive reach; an attempt to do something that stretches one's abilities, resources, etc., too far.

Rhetoric. An exaggeration; hyperbole. Also in extended use. Now rare.

The quality of offending good taste or moderation; coarseness, obscenity; lack of restraint, excessiveness. Also (in later use): exuberance…

(without a or plural) Language designed to catch applause; cheap showy sentiment. In modern use passing into sense ‘nonsense, rubbish’.

Excessive use of colour; (chiefly in extended use) exaggeration in description; an instance of this.

figurative (in Indian English). Interest, excitement, or piquancy; exaggeration or hyperbole, esp. used to spice up a news story. Cf. masala, n. 2…

figurative (in Indian English). Intensity of feeling; vigour, excitement; exaggeration or hyperbole, esp. used to spice up a news story. Often in…